Waikolu, Hawaii facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Waikolu
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 Waikolu
Location in Hawaii
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| Country | United States |
| State | Hawaii |
| County | Maui / Kalawao |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.544 sq mi (14.359 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,581 ft (482 m) |
| Population
(2000)
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| • Total | 1 |
| • Density | 0.18/sq mi (0.07/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-10 (Hawaii-Aleutian) |
| GNIS feature ID | 364703 |
Waikolu Valley, also known as Waikola, is a beautiful valley located on the North Shore of Molokai in Hawaii. This valley is currently uninhabited, meaning no one lives there.
Access to Waikolu Valley is limited because it is partly within the Kalaupapa National Historical Park. This park helps protect the area's history and natural beauty.
Waikolu Valley's Past
Long ago, Hawaiians lived along the North Shore of Molokai, including Waikolu Valley. They grew important food crops like taro, which is a starchy plant.
People mostly visited these quiet valleys during the summer. The weather was calmer then, making it easier to travel. In winter, big ocean waves made the beaches too rough for outrigger canoes, which were the main way islanders traveled.
In 1865 and 1866, the Hawaiian residents of these valleys were moved. This happened when a special settlement was created for people with Hansen's disease (also known as leprosy) on the nearby Kalaupapa Peninsula.
Waikolu Valley was the first place where people arriving at the settlement landed in 1866. However, the valley was soon left empty. The main settlement for people with Hansen's disease was then established at Kalawao, which is close by.
